By: Richard L. Smith
Police in Bloomfield took a Newark woman into custody and charged her with stealing items from a business in the Township Friday, February 24th.
Bloomfield Police officials said officers responded to 135 Bloomfield Avenue (Staples) on a report of a shoplifting.
Upon arrival, according to the manager, an African American female walked into the store, took a tablet, and attempted to leave without paying.
Police said the tablet was valued at $150.00.
Officers apprehended the suspect, later identified as Ms. Ahtiyah Khayyam, 40, of Newark, on the scene.
Khayyam was transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters, where officers processed her accordingly.